MUNICIPAL CENTER FOR TEMPE, ARIZONA
by
John Anton Berg
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Architecture
at the
MASSACHUSETTS
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
June, 1965
Author
Department of Architecture,
ril 5, 1965
Certified by
Thesis Supervisor
Accepted by
Chairman,
Departmental Committee on Theses
1
5 Westgate, Apt. E-1
Cambridge, Massachusetts
April 5, 1965
Pietro Belluschi
Dean of the School of Architecture
and Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dear Dean Belluschi:
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Bachelor of Architecture, I respectfully
submit my thesis, "A Municipal Center for Tempe, Arizona."
Sincerely yours,
John Anton Berg
2
U-
_____________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to acknowledge the following people for their
work and support in the development of this thesis:
Mr. Louis C. Cooper, City Manager of Tempe
Mr. Harry Higgins, City Planner, Tempe
City employees of Tempe for their help and cooperation in
gathering information
Mr. James Chilton for his help in maintaining a liaison
with the City of Tempe and the gathering of invaluable
data for the project.
Mr. Richard Caviness for the gathering of site information
and photographing the site.
Thesis Committee for their advise and consultation
I would like to give special acknowledgement and thanks to
my wife Carolyn, for without her help I could not have
completed my architectural training, and for her work in
editing and typing this thesis document.
3
-
U
~
-
-
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page - -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
- -
- -
- - -
- - -
- -
-
2
- - -
- - -
3
- -
-
4
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6
- - -
Acknowledgements -
- - -
Table of Contents-
-
I.
II.
- -
- - -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
List of Illustrations-
-
- -
- - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
-
-
- - -
Statement of the Problem - - -
- -
7
- -
- -
8
- - -
Population Projection- - -
D.
Organization of Government -
-
E.
Scope of Problem - - -
- - -
- - - -
- -
- -
-
8
- -
-
9
- -
- -
- -
- - -
- -
10
- - -
- - -
- -
10
- -
- - -
- -
11
- -
- - -
- -
17
- -
17
- - -
- - -
- - -
- -
- - -
C.
- -
- -
-
Desaeiption of City- -
-
- - - -
B.
- - -
- -
- - -
General- - -
- - -
- -
-
A.
Site Analysis - -
Page
- 1
- -
Letter of Submittal- -
Abstract -
- - -
A.
Site Selection and Description -
- - -
- -
B.
Traffic Analysis - -
- -
- - - -
-
- - -
C.
Climate- - -
- -
-
- -
- -
D.
- - -
-
1.
Temperature-
2.
Sunshine -
3.
Atmospheric Pressure -
4.
Winds- - - -
- -
- -
5.
Humidity - -
- -
- - -
6.
Cloudiness -
- -
- - -
7.
Precipitation- -
-
- -
- - - -
-
19
- - -
22
- -
- -
- -
- - -
- -
22
- - -
- -
- -
- - -
- -
24
- - -
- -
25
-
- -
25
- -
- -
25
-
- - -
-
- -
- - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
- - -
- -
-
- -
26
- -
- - -
26
- - -
26
- - -
- -
- -
Geological Conditions- - - -
- -
- - -
A
-
- - -
- -
-
- - - - - - - -
Landscape-Material
E.
29
Spacial Analysis - - - - - - - - - -
-
- -
A.
Municipal Departments--------
-
- - -
B.
Other than Municipal Functions
C.
Common Usage - - - - - - - - - - -
49
D.
Tabulation of Spacial Requirements
51
Statement of Intent - - - - - - - - -
53
A.
Symbolic Needs - - - - - - - - - -
53
B.
Citizen Participation- - - - - - -
C.
Strengthening the Business Street-
54
D.
Regional Character - - - - - - - -
54
E.
Accessibility to Public- - - - - -
55
Bibliography - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
57
III.
IV.
5
-
- -
31
31
47
-
-
- -
53
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
Fig.
.
.
.
Tempe, Arizona, 70 Years of Growth. .
.
.
1 - Tempe, Arizona Population Chart
.
12
Fig. 2
-
.
.
.
13
Fig. 3
- Population--Arizona vs. United States .
.
.
14
Fig. 4
- Actual and Vrojected Population Growth
.
.
15
Fig. 5
- Organization Chart, City of Tempe, Arizona.
16
Fig. 6
- Tempe Civic Center Site Study Map .
.
.
.
.
18
Fig. 7
- Site Map.
.
.
.
.
.
20
Fig. 8
- Map of Tempe and surrounding cities . .
. .
21
Fig. 9
-
.
27
in Arizona. .
.
Climate for
.
.
.
.
Tempe,
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Arizona.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
28
Fig. 11 - Employee and Space Data, Tempe Municipal
. ..
..
. . ..
. . ..
Complex . . ..
32
Fig. 12 - Summary Sheet, Municipal Complex Survey . .
33
Fig. 13 - Federal, State, and Local Government
. .
Employment in Arizona . .. ....
34
10 - Sun Angles.
Fig.o
....
6
. ..
.
.
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
ABSTRACT
This thesis is a study of the needs of the City of
Tempe, Arizona for the development of their proposed Civic
Center.
There are five major parts of this study.
First,
an analysis of the City's general problem of development
which includes a description of the City, organization of the
government, population projection, and scope of this study.
Second, the site is studied from the general point of view
of the climate and landscape material, to the specific site
selection and traffic conditions around the site.
The third
part is a comprehensive study of spaces needed including; a
description of the function, space allocation, and list of
facilities.
Fourth is a statement of the conclusion of the
author about the data and of why he made the design choices
that comprise the fifth part of this thesis.
7
I.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
A.
GENERAL
I selected the Tempe Municipal Center as a project for
several reasons.
First, Tempe is a city that is faced with
a problem that is
common to many small cities
It
today.
is
a city that is tangent to another large city and is
surrounded by other smaller cities, all of which are growing
and becoming more dense.
This has the effect of taking a
once clearly defined city and submerging it in a morass of
growth that tends to make it an obscure entity.
It will
become less and less possible to clearly see or experience
its extremities.
For this reason, I believe we must develop
clearly defined nodes or places in the city in order that its
citizens can identify with it and establish a sense of
ownership.
I believe that a good deal of citizen apathy
and consequent irresponsibility is due to the fact that no
longer can they identify with their town other than in the
sense that they live out in that general direction.
In
addition to the morass of houses that have been developed
around the older city, they also are in danger of losing a
sense of significance due to the growth of Arizona State
University which is located in Tempe.
I believe Tempe and
cities like it need to give special care to the development
of their civic center and other nodes, such as the main
street,
in
order to overcome this problem.
I have not tried
to propose a monument that will give importance to the
center by simple punctuation, but rather try to develop a
unique area that produces a vital piece of environment for
functions of civic government as well as a place for the
public function of the Tempe citizens.
I have concentrated
on the experience of the participant in this environment
rather than the design of a beautiful object for tourists'
entertainment.
3.
DESCRIPTION OF CITY
In 1964, Tempe was a city of 43,445 undergoing a fantas-
tically rapid growth.
Most of this growth has taken form
of a large increase in residential development rather than
the development of an expanding business community.
Its
major economy is based on retail sales and the providing of
services to a rapidly growing university and a large tourist
trade.
Its major attraction is its very pleasant climatic
conditions through the winter months.
Tempe Councilmen and
businessmen are vitally interested in rejuvenating their
business street, Mill Avenue, in order that they may better
compete with the surrounding towns for the tourist trade, as
well as attract a projected 30,000 student enrollment, plus
faculty, that forms the university community, into their
market place.
They feel that this community center complex
will play an important role in beginning this reconstruction.
9
C.
POPULATION PROJECTION
Tempe, in 1964, exceeded a prediction of its population
made by the College of Business Administration, Arizona
State University, by 3,445 people.
This projection predicts
that Tempe will have 60,000 people in 1970 (see figure 1).
Figure 2 demonstrates graphically what this means in actual
physical growth from 1894 to 1964.
The City predicts that
by 1980 it will have a population of 80,000 people.
This
project has been designed for a population of 96,000 people.
The City feels that their growth will level off at about
this number.
This total population does not include students
and faculty who do not live in Tempe, which is a large part
of the projected student enrollment.
This optimism about
growth is based primarily on the comparative ratio of growth
in Arizona and the United States generally (see figure 3).
Figure 4 shows the projected population growth of Arizona
from 1945 to 1970.
D.
ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT
Tempe has a City Manager form of government.
The Manager
is responsible for the administration of the government,
while the City Council and Mayor form the primary policy
making body.
(See figure 5 on the Organization of the
Government)
10
E.
SCOPE OF PROBLEM
This project will accommodate all of the functions of
the municipal government with the exception of the Fire
Department, i.e., Mayor and City Council, City Manager,
Municipal Court, City Clerk, Finance, Personnel, Law,
Planning, Building Inspection, Parks and Recreation, Public
Works Administration, Public Works - Engineering, Public
Works - Construction, Public Works - Property Service,
Police.
In addition, a public library facility, a little
theater, post office, general lounge, and health office are
part of this complex.
I have added to the complex, space
to accommodate exhibits both for the police station and
the library, also, general exhibit space, commissary
facility, cafeteria, and barber shop.
In addition, I have
provided office, as well as activity space, for such
functions as 4H, Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, Junior
Chamber of Commerce,
Civic Club Spaces.
the Chamber of Commerce,
and General
I have not provided for a convention
facility that the city is entertaining as part of this
complex.
11
Fig.
1
TEMPE, ARIZONA POPUL ATION CHART
THOUSANDS
60
50
40
30
20
POPUL ATION
1940
1950
1960
1964
1970
10
2,906
7,684
24,897
40,000 (est.)
60,000 (est.)
0
0
Q
0
0%
0
0%
Sources: U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census of Population: 1960, Number of Inhabitants,
Arizona, Final Report PC (1)-4A (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1960), Table 8, P. 9.
1964 and 1970 Estimates, Bureau of Business Services, College of Business Administration,
Arizona State University.
Rev. 6-64
12
Fig. 2
4
4
I,
I-----
I
I
S
~
I
I
I
&
I.
S
-
- J
I
- -
-
- -
I
I
I
WI..
I
T0W NSITE
-
poPp
C
----WI..I
'
L -,
/
194
-1950
eI
so
AS t
,
.16
A
.
N
KL1'
I
Wi
4,
'Ic
--A
4,
I
~~1
L
/
I
1
1955
-I
3 72
P'
I
AREA
-
5T 70 30
TEMPE.
MI
ARIZONA
70 Years of Growth
AREA
--
4
54
)1
Fig.
POPULATION -
3
ARIZONA vs. UNITED STATES
(Ratio Scale.)
MILLION
MILLION
I
1910
1920
1930
14
1940
1950
1960
Fig.
4
ACTUAL AND PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH
IN ARIZONA MILLIONS
1945
1955
1950
15
1960
1965
1970
OROANIZATION
CNAnT
CITY
OF
TEMPE.
ARIZONA
q0
Hoi
m . s-e.
1
II.
A.
SITE ANALYSIS
SITE SELECTION
The City of Tempe has appointed a committee to investi-
gate possible sites for their Center.
three alternative sites, A, B & B',
They have proposed
and C (see figure 6).
Site C is located by the existing Tempe recreation area.
This site offers the possibility of integrating the complex
with those recreation facilities.
The existing City
municipal building is on site B & B prime.
B prime is that
section that contains the present city library.
This site
does not offer the possibility of using older structure as
part of the scheme.
These structures are not capable of
being rejuvenated to serve their needs.
This site, however,
has the advantage that it is mostly owned by the City
(see figure 6).
Neither site C nor B has a frontage on
Mill Avenue, the main business street.
However, B & B'
does have frontage on Fifth Street which is an important
link to the University (see figure 6).
I have chosen site A
because I believe it has advantages of considerable merit
over the other two sites.
First, it is bordered on the
north and southeast by Tempe Butte which is the most prominent visual form of the City.
I believe that the complex
can draw strength from this Butte as a visual backdrop for
its own development.
Secondly, site A has a frontage on
both Mill Avenue and Fifth Street.
The intersection of
these streets forms the boundries of the site
17
on the south
Fig,
6
CITY OF' TEMPE
MARICOPA
COUNTY
ARIZONA
T-1-N -P-4-E
TEMPE CIVIC CEN'
SITE STUDY MAI
18
The complex is therefore in the presence of the
and west.
This also will
and out of the City.
flow in
major traffic
help strengthen Mill Avenue and begin the rejuvenation of
In addition, site A contains a
the business district.
This canal could provide
large section of the Hayden Canal.
irrigation for the site as well as be developed into an
important part of the landscape development.
Site A is also
the location of the most depressed part of the older city,
and its usage for the City provides an excellent opportunity
Site A is partially owned by the
to revitalize this area.
City (see figure 7).
owns,
In addition to the lots that the City
they have control over the streets and alleys and
rights-of-way in this area which is a large percent of the
Also,
site.
a
of this
large part
site
not presently
is
occupied by structures.
B.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Both Mill Avenue
streets.
Mill Avenue
Phoenix and Mesa.
80, 89, 93.
which has a
link
Fifth
large
It
and Fifth
is
are heavily traveled
Street
the major connecting link to
of Highway 60, 70,
carries the traffic
Street is the major link to the campus,
off-campus
to Transmission Road,
student body.
a major
link
Also,
to Mesa,
it
is
a
and
Scottsdale Road, a major link to Scottsdale (see figure 8).
Mill is about 100 feet wide, and Fifth is 99 feet wide.
Mill's average daily traffic in this section is 14,402 cars
19
I ~
K,
-
L .car4 v~
!
4
AA51
I'-P
4
1~~
4
1'
I
I
OWND
R~. O.
5TIET + A L&(
V
I
CiTy
-
000 -,
TKAFFIC
VoCL-i".x
A
0
Y1(ACK!G
RAIN
('3
L
S
CA
L-
t~C
'-I
IL
I;;'
5 TH
I
5Taf T
+-71 315
'-*
F'**
U
E
t
1.
T
-
I
4'
'P
iii
- -
I
-"--~
'4
---
-
I
-
I
- ll
I
-filA
11
! T
4',
Le
-'l'r71l~1 -- ~-1~
12
],-~
"
-
ill
_
I
8
I
-Mr
p
I
71
i
IM
LU
I----*&
oil
-- -
4
11
fZ
. ~
nL
"I
- - -7 --
II,'
r
-li
Fig.
Alm 1
Ir
1.1
-
"~4TFflTF1 ir'-
1~*
J4no
dt'
1J
a en -~.
rn
L
fill
-
21
1
-I-
r
>1
LIZ
>1
-
I,
*
I
U
4-
-
4-(
I IU
--I
going north and 13,621
cars going south (see figure 7).
Fifth Street carries approximately 7,400 cars both ways.
This site offers the possibility of bringing cars and
services into the site both at Third Street and its most
eastward boundry (see figure 7).
This allows for an easy
access to the public parking facilities and services.
C.
CLIMATE
Arizona is divided into three distinct geographic areas--
a high northern plateau, central mountains, and a low
southern desert.
Each has its own typical flora and founa.
Tempe is located in the desert region.
This area is
relatively low in elevation and dry, with hot summers and
mild winters.
Clear weather predominates, with most areas
averaging 80 to 83 percent of the possible sunshine.
Average rainfall in this desert area ranges from 3 to 10
inches a year (see figure 9).
From the desert rise several
substantial mountain ranges, and the broad river valleys
lying between are irrigated.
It is these valleys
contain 80 percent of the state's population.
that
The irrigated
areas produce exceptional yields in the fertile soil and
have a
long growing
1.
Temperature
season.
Temperature in Tempe is characterized by extreme
heat intensity.
The problem for the architect is to
counter the heat that penetrates into the building.
22
There are several things that can be done to minimize
penetration.
First, careful consideration must be
given to the time lag characteristics of different
materials and types of screening walls, in that,
different walls conduct heat through them at different
rates.
If the architect can design a wall that will
slow down heat penetration during the heat of the day,
then when the temperature change occurs, penetration will
reverse itself and the main body of heat will never
enter the interior spaces.
The following are examples
of time lags of various materials:
8" block wall
8" brick wall
16" stone wall
A
4 hours
6 hours
12 hours
cavity wall has little value other than the material
characteristic itself in alleviating the penetration
problem unless
the exterior side of the interior wall
is covered by a reflective surface such as aluminum foil,
or unless there is a movement of air through the cavity
to prevent the heat from entering the interior wall.
Second, heat penetration depends on the angle at
which heat rays strike a surface.
The maximum heat is
transferred when the rays strike a surface at a 900
angle.
So, if one can minimize the area of any surface
that will be at 900 to the sun at any time, heat
penetration will be minimized.
This problem can be
handled by the creation of an infinite amount of small
23
I
surfaces on either exterior walls or roofs;
rocks or rough textured wall materials.
such as
The use of
and changing wall planes would also
battered walls
minimize that area that would be at 900 to the sun at
any one time.
Third, the color of a surface will influence heat
penetration.
A
light smooth surface reflects the most
heat where a dark coarse surface absorbs the most heat.
Fourth, glass is a good conductor of heat, so a
minimum of glass should be used on the walls that have
the most exposure to the sun.
Fifth, a maximum of shadow cast on the building,
especially over penetrated areas, will serve to cut
down heat penetration.
Shadow may be the result of
overhangs, recessed glass, proximity to other exterior
structures or the proper location of vegetation.
2.
Sunshine
Sunshine in Tempe is characterized as being exceptionally bright and hot in the summer.
The problem of
sunlight is primarily one of shelter and glare, and
exposure to the sunlight in Tempe is often a source of
discomfort.
Shelter from sunshine can be handled by
properly orientating areas with respect to time of day,
of maximum use, and angles of sun during those times of
day.
Glare poses a more serious problem in that
24
reflected glare off of exterior surfaces will serve to
increase undesirable exposure.
Rough textured surfaces
such as mentioned when discussing heat penetration, on
ground cover and adjacent buildings, in accordance with
location of the sun, will eliminate the problem somewhat,
both internally and externally (see figures 9 & 10).
3.
Atmospheric
Pressure
Atmospheric pressure, in itself, poses no particular
architectural problem other than it determines the
direction of wind, as stated previously.
4.
Winds
Winds in Tempe are characterized by frequent wind
and dust storms.
Because of this, careful consideration
must be given to the direction
controlling
of dust infiltration
of the wind and the
into
the structure.
All
outside court areas must be oriented in such a way as
to be protected from the winds.
Careful detailing of
doors and windows will help eliminate the dust problem
(see figure 9).
5.
Humidity
The relative humidity in Tempe varies from normal
to abnormal conditions.
From April to July the air is
extremely dry, and it is because of this fact that the
control of humidity is important, relevant to Tempe.
This extremely dry air can be a source of discomfort for
the occupant if it is not controlled.
Any type of air
conditioning system to be used must be capable of
controling the humidity
6.
(see figure 9).
Cloudiness
The lack of cloudiness only serves to intensify the
problems due to sunshine and temperature in the Tempe
area. (see figure 9).
7.
Precipitation
The amount of precipitation for any day, week, month
or year, is very small for Tempe.
Therefore, the control
of moisture penetration is not critical.
However, this
fact allows for the use of materials, structural systems
and details that would not otherwise be possible.
For
example, the control of water drainage for a roof is a
small problem.
Synthetic and organic materials may
combine and few, if any, problems will arise due to
moisture.
Also, drainage from the under side of a
concrete slab or retaining wall is not difficult (see
figure 9).
D.
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
The soil in this valley, which is bordered by Camelback
Mountain, Four Peaks Mountains, South Mountain, and the
Superstition Mountains, is considered to be Valley Fill.
is a mixture of sand, gravel, and conglomerate.
It
Since this
valley was formed by the Salt River, the soil was distributed
26
Fig.
9
CLIMATE FOR TEMPE, ARIZONA
Jan. Feb.
TEMP.
r. Apr. Ma
une
uly
Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Min.
8
42
46
52
61
69
78
75
70
57
46
39
Max.
63
68
74
81
91
101
102
101
98
87
75
68
% SUNSHINE
77_5 75j
8.6
6
83.8 86.9
72-8
3,9 83.4
A.M.
E.
--
--
W.
--
--
S.E.
--
-
DIRECTION P.M.
W.
--
--
S.E.
--
--
W.
--
--
HUMIDITY
MEAN PRECIP.
34J3
.7
.8
28
18
14
15
24
29
28
29
.45
.2
.1
.1
1.1
.8
.h ,.6
WIND
.7
S.E. -W.
--
--
35
42
NOTE:
1. Atmospheric pressure in Tempe, Arizona is 14.11074# at an elevation
of 1083 feet above sea level.
2. The percent of cloudiness is determined by subtracting the percent
of sunshine, as shown in the above chart, from 100 percent.
ATi'J
4UJL$
27
--
.75
Fig.
S U N
10
A N GLE S
Date
Time
Altitude
Azimnth
June 21
Sunrise
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
0 degrees
"
12
"
24
28 degrees north of east
"
"
"
"
21
"
"
"
13
37
50
63
"
11:00 AM
74
"
28
"
"
"
"
"
"
due east
10 degrees south of east
"
"
"
"
Noon
81
"
due south
1:00 PM
74
"
28 degrees south of west
H
63
"
1degees
3:00 PR
4:00 PU
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
50
37
"
"
"
Sunset
24
12
0
dae Met
7 deees serth of West
"
"
13
Sunrise
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
0 degrees
"
10
"
20
28 degrees south of east
"
"
"
"
36
"
"
"
"
46
28
"
59
33
35
33
28
20
10
"
"#
"f
"f
"s
73
due south
73 degrees south of west
"
f
"
o
59
"
"
N
"
46
"
"
N
"
36
0
"
2:00
December 21
7
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00
Noon
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
AM
PM
PM
PH
PM
Sunset
28
4
"
"
"
"
"
21
28
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
'9
"
in the following layers starting at the top:
sand and
gravel, caliche and gravel, cobbles, boulders, and bedrock.
Each of these layers runs from 611 to 15' depending on the
Since the soil is very dry and dense and some
location.
caliche exists, some areas have extremely high bearing
capacities.
In all cases, however, soil tests of any
particular site are necessary to determine actual soil
bearing values.
E.
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
Since Tenpe is an area under irrigation, almost any kind
of plant will grow provided it is protected from the sun
according to its resistence to sunlight.
Also, plants must
be protected from frost if necessary, but not from any
sustained freezing.
The indigenous landscape material of the area is all
desert plants
such as the saguaro, prickly pear,
ocotillo,
cholla, and fish hook cactuses, palo verde tree, etc.
In
addition to these plants, many plants such as the date palm,
fig, and citrus trees have been developed as part of the
city landscape.
In addition, the university campus has a
wide range of plant development.
Here is a list of some of
those, categorized into tall, medium, and low plants:
Tall:
Olive Tree
Carob Tree
Victorian Box Tree
Fan Palm Tree
29
Medium:
Crape Myrtle
Brazillian Pepper
Latifolia
Bird of Paradise
Yew Pine
Loquat
Pyracantha
Peruvian Pepper
Low:
Sago Palm
Bamboo Palm
Flax
Pampous grass
Blue Fescue
Tamarix Juniper
Heavenly Bamboo
Natal Plum
Evansii
Mock Orange
30
III.
SPACIAL ANALYSIS
The projections of number of employees and space needs
are based on a study made by the City of Tempe.
is
based on the projection of each department
needs.
The study is
summarized on figure 11.
This study
of their own
This data was
then compared to similar requirements of other western cities
(see figure 12).
The study shows a rather significant
increase in personnel which seems to be substantiated by a
study made by the Employment Security Commission of Arizona
(see figure 13).
For functions other than the municipal
government and police, the space requirement is an estimate
made by the City.
The parking requirement is based on what
the City feels is a minimum site area to total
ratio of 2.5:1.
floor area
Spacial requirements of functions such as
cafeteria and exhibit and unassigned space which are not part
of the City's program are estimates made by the designer.
The listing of equipment is only an indication of some of the
essential equipment of those departments.
given in
A.
All floor area is
square feet.
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT
1.
Mayor and City Council
a.
Description of Function
The
and
for
for
Mayor is the presiding officer of the Council
is recognized as head of the City government
all ceremonial purposes and by the governor
purposes of military law and civil defense.
Neither the Mayor nor any Council member has any
administrative duties.
Policy making and all
other powers of the City are vested in the Council.
31
SUMMARY SHEET
EMPLOYEE AND SPACE DATA
TEMPE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
Compiled by the City of Tempe Planning Department
DEPARTMENT
(DTVTSTON)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Council Chambers
NO. OF GMPIDYEES
PROJECTED*
EXISTTNG
SPACE ALLCCATIONS**
SQ. FT.
PROJECTED
EXIST
792
2,510
552
1,875
3
0
326
630
2,200
3
22
6
45
580
1,887
3
7
440
3
~3
7
~0
525
1,300
6,583
1,575
1 ,50
BUILDING INSPECTION
7
13
475
1,650
MUNICIPAL COURT
3
7
980
4,050
PARKS AND RECREATION
6
13
835
4,275
POLICE
41
154
2,04o
15,000
PUBLIC WlRKS
Administration
Engineering
Construction
3
10
1
8
22
6
450
1,500
3, 380
650
1
T~
h
--
--
City Manager
h
Personnel
Lobby and Receptionist
0
1
h
City Clerk
Finance and Purchasing
Legal Department
Planning Department
TOTAL GENIL G0VERNMENT
Property Service
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
550
150
150
1,7,
--
--
0
HEALTH OFFICE
--
--
0
108
307
REMARKS
450
18,000
500
_a
GRAND TOTAL
October 1964
,
LITTLE THEATRE
I
-
This would be a multi-purpose facility,
seating 500, for cultural presentations,
public meetings, etc.
This would be a City Health Service with
visiting nurse.
10.732
67. 778
J *Figures based upon an estimated population of 96,000 persons by 1980.
**Figures do not include rest rooms, corridors, closets, mechanical equipment rooms, etc.
Tabulation of Data From
SUMMARY SHEET
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX SURVEY
Conducted by the City of Tempe Planning Department - October 1964
SITE
POPULATION
CITY
1 Albuquerque, N. M.
2.Alhambra, California
Ill.
3 Arlington Heights,
4 Barstow, California
5 Bellevue, Washington
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Buena Park, California
Clovis, New Mexico
Concord, Calif ornia
Filluore, California
Fullerton, California
Golden, Colorado
Hemet, California
Henderson, Nevada
14 La Mesa,
15
16
17
18
19
20
California
Los Altos, California
Los Altos Hills, Calif.
Mesquite, Texas
Mountlake Terrace, Wash.
Palm Springs, Calif.
Paso Robles, California
21 Prescott, Arizona
22
23
24
25
26
Redondo Beach, Calif.
San Jose, California
Santa Paula, Calif.
Saratoga, California
Tacoma, Washington
27 Torrance, California
28 Turlock, California
29 Westinister, Colorado
TEMPE, ARIZONA (existing)
TEM . ARIZONA (proposed)
CURRENT
240,000
61,000
40,000
14,500
18,000
63,000
27,000
62,000
5,475
70,000
8,500
8,000
18,100
32,800
23,300
3,472
45,000
13,143
18,520
7,000
15,000
54,000
320,000
15,050
18,550
151,300
126,000
10,200
18,000
NO.
I PROJECT*
500,000
120,000
55,000
25,000
30,000
88,000
70,000
90,000
7,500
130,000
15,000
20,000
35,000
50,000
NA
10,000
70,000
20,000
NA
15,000
30,000
NA
400,000
20,000
40,000
250,000
None
30,000
25,ooo
44,000
96,ooo
OF
EMPIDTEES
1,725
427
260
102
126
241
189
434
38
493
60
56
127
230
163
24
315
92
127
49
105
378
2,240
105
130
1,059
880
FLOOR AREA
(SQ. FT.)
103,820
49,600
34,000
27,000
17,250
15,598
12,000
12, 200
(ACRES)
3.,o4
3.21
4.50
24.00
8.00
12*26
1.00
1.25
3,850
46,274
1.75
3.75
17,279
13,924
13,000
12,120
7,000
2,000
17,700
17,800
4.82
2.00
2.50
1.50
10.00
metered
niarkimr
VISITORS
126
SPACES
I Sff
NA
10
NA
123
31
10
38
34
NA
*A
26
NA
25
95
139a
50
5i'
87
13,
81
39
32
32
58
33
58
25
57
NA
33
Im
62
19.52
8.00
k0
20
17,487
100
6,250
19,000
2.50
NA
50
NA
1.00
4la
33,415
4.13
60
154,000
12,050
7,500
30.00
1.60
7.00
50
358,368
232,410
8,600
.6,010
300
10,732
67,778
3.00
8.73
51.00
33
100
251
70
600
12
20
258
187
214
10.00
70
4.5
10
25
25
1.66
32
50
*Estimate of populati on which could be served by existing facility without expansion.
4indieates
OFF-STIEET
PARKII
12.55
71
126
670
AREA
--
Fig.
13
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
THOUSANDS
EMPLOYMENT IN ARIZONA
160 1*
1950-1962 WITH PROJECTIONS TO 1973
*0
/
140
1*
/
120 I*
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/ TOTAL
STATE
f
AND LOCAL
100
0
80 l*
60 1e
40
0
S ow w
FEDERAL
ap
20 lo
0
0
0
0
0
0
a
0
0
a
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
'50
'60 '61
'55
34
'62
'66
'73
b.
Personnel
Mayor
Council Members (6)
Staff (5)
Guests (150)
c.
Spaces
(1) Council Chamber- - - Council seating
Staff seating Guest seating -
- - - 260
- 150
1,600
-
- 2,010
Equipment: Posting Board
Blackboard
Storage Cabinet
Custom built Council raised
platform & table combination
plate glassed tops for 7
people in semi-circular pattern
with on & off switches
Dynamic Cardioid Microphones
Name Plates (7)
Arizona State Flag, pole & stand
Flag, pole & stand
U.S.
MX6 Power Supply Units (2)
Bogen Amplifier - 2 speakers
Wall Clock
Thermo-Fax Overhead Projector
Picture Screen with Stand
(2) Mayor's Office -
3 Drawer
Equipment:
(3) Conference Room- -
-
- - -
-
2.
-
- -
- - -
- 200
File Cabinet (legal)
-50
- - - -
-
- - 300
(5) Public Toilets - - -
- -
-
- - 115
Total Space Requirement
-
(4) Foyer- - -
d.
- -
-
- -
- -
- -
- 3,125 Sq. Ft.
City Manager
a.
Description of Function
The City Manager's Office is responsible for the
proper administration of the affairs of the City
Government.
This office must be continually
needs, and programs
aware of the activities,
within the City Organization as well as related
activities, needs and programs of the community
and its environs.
b.
Personnel
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Secretaries (2)
Adminitrative Assistant
(2)
Administrative Intern
Clerk
c.
Spaces
(1) Manager's Office - - Equipment:
- -
- - -
Bookcase
Posting Board
(2) Assistant Manager's Office
(3) Manager's Secretary- Equipment:
- 400
-
-
- -
- -
4 Drawer Files
-
-
200
- - 100
(7)
6 Drawer Cardex
Assistant
(5)
Administrative
Equipment:
d.
3.
100
150
4 Drawer File (legal)
Interns
Administrative
(7)
Clerk-
(8)
Conference Room-
-
-
-----
Assistant
(6)
- - -
- -
-
-
-
- - -
-
- - - -
-
-
-
- -
-
Total Space Requirement-
Municipal
a.
Secretary-
Manager's
(4)
-
-
-
200
- - 100
-
- - 625
-
-
11,875 Sq.
Ft.
Court
Description of Function
Responsible for the administration, establishment
and control of all Municipal Court functions.
Included is adjudication and deposition of all
misdemeanor charges originating within the City
limits of Tempe.
b.
Personnel
Magistrate
Clerk-Steno
Steno (2)
Secretary
Clerk
Prosecuting Attorney
700c.
Spaces
(1) Courtroom- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,500
(2)
Prosecutor -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
200
(3)
Fines Clerk- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
350
-
-
-
-
250
Legal Size Files
Adding Machine
Equipment:
(4) Judge's Chambers -
-
-
-
-
- -
(5) Stenographer -
(6) Clerk-- - - -
(8) Foyer- - -
-
- - - -
-
(7) Stenographer
-
-
- - -
- -
- -
-
- -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
-
-
- - -
- - 200
- - 200
- -
- 200
-
- 150
-
-
-
- -
- -
- -
- 400
(10)
Conference Room
-
-
-
-
-
-
(11)
Interview
Room-
-
-
- -
(9) Jury Room- -
4.
-
Blackboard (wall)
American Flag
Arizona State Flag
Wall Clock
Equipment:
d.
-
-
-
-
- -
-
- -
300
- 300
Sq. Ft.
Total Space Requirement-
City Clerk
a.
Description of Function
The City Clerk's primary duty is
to the City Council.
secretary
that of
Also,
the City
Clerk is the official recordkeeper of City
documents.
b.
Personnel
City Clerk
Assistant City Clerk
Secretary
Clerk/Steno
Clerks
c.
(2)
Spaces
(1) Foyer/Reception- 37
- -
- -
- - -
- 400
-4,05
(2) City Clerk -
- -
- - -
(3) Assistant City Clerk -
- -
- -
-
-
-
-
- - 200
-
-
150
(4) Clerks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 200
(5) File Room, etc.-- - Equipment:
- -
- - 300
walls above
Cabinets to line
file cabinets; these are to
house volumes of minutes,
ordinances,
(6)
- - -
Walk-in Vault-- -
-
-
-
-
etc.
supplies,
-
-
-
-
-
50
Equipment: File Cabinets to house election
files, formal bids, etc.
d.
5.
Total Space Requirement- - -
- -
- - 1,300 SQ.FT.
Finance Department
a.
Description of Function
the
responsible for
The Finance Department is
accounting, billing, collection of revenue, and
expenditures of the City pertaining to utilities,
improvement assessments, permits, licenses and
taxes.
b.
Personnel
Finance Director
Administrative Intern
Clerk-Steno (2)
Clerks
(10)
Accounting Clerks (6)
Clerk Typists (12)
Custodial Service Representatives
(2)
Meter Readers (8)
Purchasing Agent
Assistant Purchasing Agent
Auditor
c.
Spaces
(1) Lobby,
PBX -
Control System Area - 196
- -
- - -
-
- - - 550
(2)
Billing Clerks -
(3)
Duplicating & Office Supplies- - - 340
38
(4) Machine Accounting - - - - - - - 2,100
(Humidified & Soundproofed)
Equipment: Printing Calculator (2)
Electric Adders (4)
Bookkeeping Machines (2)
Posting Machine
Addressograph Machines (2)
Feeder Frame for Addressograph
cabinet for
70 Drawer file
Addressograph plates
4 Drawer File
Files on Wheels (3)
Mail Opener
Stamp Machine
Metal Table on Rollers
Wall Clock
Sectional Files
Protectograph Signer
Counter, Knee Hole Type
(30! x 80" x 42"?)
Counter, Open type pdegeon hole
(30? x 160? x 42")
Master Safe on Wheels
4 Drawer Files (legal) (2)
Cashier Counter, solid front,
raised top in middle (11' x 361?)
(5) Clerk, Assistant & Auditor -
(6) Cashiers & Lobby -
-
- -
-
- - -
-
-
250
- - 592
Equipment: Counters - 50 lineal feet
(7) Accounting (8) Steno- -
-
-
Equipment:
(9)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - 480
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 200
-
-
Finance Director's
Equipment:
200
Files
Office
Bookcase
4 Drawer Files
(10) Safe, Walk-In
(Humidified)
(2)
-
200
(11) Archieves & Storage (Humidified)- 675
(12) Microfilming (Humidified) -
39
-
-
-
300
(13) Conference & Meter Readers- d.
6.
-
500
6,583
------
Total Space Requirement-
-
Personnel
a.
b.
Description of Function
Responsible for interviewing prospective
personnel and keeping personnel records.
Personnel
Personnel Officer
Assistant
Secretary
Clerk
c.
Spaces
(1) Personnel Officer- (2) Assistant- -
-
-
-
-
- - -
-
-
- -
-
- - 200
-
-
150
(3) Secretary, Clerk, and Interview
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
280
Requirement-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
630 Sq. Ft.
Cubiclesd.
7.
Total Space
-
-
-
Law Department
a.
Description of Function
The City Attorney is a full-time appointed
official whose primary functions are to advise
the City Council and the Administrative Staff
on legal matters; to represent the City of Tempe
in all court actions; to review proposed
ordinances, contracts, etc. from the standpoint
of legality; to draft all legal documents and to
perform such other legal duties as may be
required.
b.
Personnel
City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney
(2)
Secretaries
Clerk-Receptionist
c.
(3)
Spaces
(1) City Attorney- -
- - -
- - - -
Equipment: Calculator
Built-in Credenze
40
- - 225
(2) Assistant City Attorney- Equipment:
Equipment:
d.
8.
-
-
-
600
Credenzas
Built-in
(3) Secretaries- - -
-
- -
- - -
-
- - - 200
Filing Cabinets
(4)
Reception and Foyer- -
-
-
-
-
300
(5)
Law Library and Conference -
-
-
-
255
-
Total Space Requirement- - -
-
- - -
- 11,575 Sq. Ft.
Building Inspection
a.
Description of Function
The Building Inspection Department functions
principally for the purpose of regulating
efficiently all building construction within the
municipality in the interest of public safety,
health,
istration
property and welfare
through the admin-
of the Municipal Building Code,
Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, and Zoning
Ordinance.
b.
c.
Personnel
Director
Building Inspectors
Plans Examiner (2)
Clerk-Stenographer
Clerk-Typist (3)
(6)
Spaces
(1)
Director
- - -
Equipment:
(2) Inspectors (3)
- - -
- -
- - - 200
4 Drawer File
Plan Hold Files
Book Shelves (3)
-
Plan Examiners
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
600
- - - - - - - - 250
(4) Clerk-Stenographer - Equipment:
- -
Counter
- - -
- -
- 100
(30" x 120?)
Adding Machines
(2)
Tray on Wheels
Bulletin Board for Zoning maps
41
(5) Public and Clerical- d.
9.
- -
Total Space Requirement- - - -
- - -
- 500
- - - 11,650 Sq. Ft.
Planning Department
a.
Description of Function
The Planning Department administers the Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, assists
the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment,
and prepares reports and planning presentations
for the City Manager and other Department Heads.
b.
Personnel
Director
Planner
Planning Analyst
Planning Aides (2)
Secretary-Receptionist
Clerk-Steno
c.
Spaces
(1) Director -
- -
- - -
- -
- - -
(2) Planner- - - -
- - -
- -
- -
(3) Drafting - - -
- -
d.
10.
- - 150
- -
- 300
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 100
(5) Clerical and Public- (6) Files- -
- - -
- 200
Drafting Table
Equipment:
(4) Analyst
- -
-
-
- -
- - -
- -
-
- - -
- - 400
- -
- - 200
- -
Total Space Requirement- - -
- -
- - 1,650 Sq. Ft.
Parks and Recreation
a.
Description of Function
Operates Tempe Beach Swimming Pool, golf course,
Offers arts and crafts
cemetary and parks.
programs, particularly for senior citizens and
children, cultural program for children and
adults, etc.
42
b.
Personnel
Director
Assistant Director
Clerk-Steno
Clerk-Typist (3)
Recreation Supervisor (3)
Recreation Specialist
Aquatic Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Landscape Architect
c.
Spaces
(1) Directorts Office- -
- - -
- -
- - 250
(2)
Assistant
Director
-
-
-
-
-
(3) Clerk-Steno- - - -
-
- - - -
-
- - 125
-
-
-
150
(4) Recreation Supervisor and
Specialist (5)
Clerk-Typists-
- -
- -
- - -
-
- - - -
- -
- 300
- - - - 500
(6) Recreation Supervisors and Aquatic
Supervisors- - - - 225
(7) Maintenance Superviso r
(8)
Landscape Architect- -
(9)
Conference Room- -
11.
-
- -
- - -
-
- 150
- - 600
-
-
- -
- -
(11) Storage Room- -
-
-
-
-
- - -
- - 350
Total Space Requirement-
-
-
-
- 4,275 Sq. Ft.
Publ ic
a.
- - - -
125
-
(10)
d.
------
Crafts Area -
-
- - 1,500
-
Works Administration
Description of Function
The Public Works Department is responsible for
providing such services as construction and
maintenance of water and sewer lines, maintenance
of sewerage treatment plant, street maintenance,
irrigation, refuse collection, maintenance of all
City properties including parks, vehicles, and
buildings and grounds.
It also has the responsi-
bility of checking and inspecting all installations
and facilities on City property and within street
43
rights-of-way so that they meet with the
numerous City requirements.
b.
Personnel
Director
Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Secretary (2)
Clerks (3)
c.
Spaces
(1) Director's Office- -
(2) Assistant- - - -
- -
- - 200
- -
- - 150
- - -
(3)
Administrative Assistant
(4)
Secretaries-
- -
- -
- -
- - -
-
-
-
-
-
(6) Conference Room- - -
-
- - -
(5)
Clerks -
-
150
-----
- - 200
Files, legal & letter size
Equipment:
12.
- - -
Bookshelf
Equipment:
d.
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
-
300
- 300
Total Space Requirement- - - - - - - 1,500 Sq. Ft.
Public Works - Engineering
a.
Description of Function
The Engineering Office is responsible for the
checking of final plans and the inspection of
all new subdivisions,
and in some instances
initial planning and design for all types of
construction performed within City of Tempe
rights-of-way, such as streets, sewers, water
lines and off-site improvements for commercial
developments.
b.
Personnel
City Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
Civil Engineer (3)
Engineer Aides (9)
File - Engineer Aide
Blueprint - Engineer Aide
Lab - Engineer Aide
Field Crews - Engineer Aides (3)
Small Office - Engineer Aides (2)
AA
c.
Spaces
(1) City Engineer- -
- -
-
-
-
-
200
(2) Assistant City Engineer- -
-
-
-
-
150
- - -
-
-
-
- 450
-
-
-
1,000
(3) Civil Engineers-
d.
13.
-
-
(4) Office Engineer Aides- -
-
(5) File Engineer Aides- -
- - -
-
- - 130
(6) Blueprint Engineer Aide- -
- - -
- 150
- - -
- 200
(7) Lab Engineer Aide
- -
- -
(8) Field Crews- - - -
- -
- - -
- -
- 100
-
- - -
-
3,380 Sq.
Total Space Requirement-
Public Works a.
- - -
-
Ft.
Oonstruction
Personnel
Superintendent
Supervisors (4)
Secretary
b.
Spaces
(1) Superintendent
-
-
(2) Supervisors-----(3) Secretary- d.
14.
- -
-
- - - - - - - 150
- - - - - - - 400
- - - - - - - - - 100
Total Space Requirement- - - - - - - - 650 Sq.
Ft.
Public Works - Property Service
a.
Description of Function
Responsible for maintenance and janitorial
services of the buildings within the City, and
for the care of more than 60 acres of parks
and grounds throughout the City. All vehicular
primary maintenance for every department within
the City organization is handled by this section.
b.
Personnel
Superintendent
Supervisors (2)
Secretary
45
c.
Spaces
(1) Superintendent - -
- -
- -
(2) Supervisors- - - -
- -
- - -
- - -
- 150
- - -
- -
- 200
- -
- - -
- -
- 100
Total Space Requirement- -
- - -
- -
- 450 Sq. Ft.
(3) Secretary- d.
15.
Police
a.
Description of Function
The prime functions of the Police Department are
the preservation of the public peace and order,
the prevention and detection of crime, the
apprehension of offenders, the protection of
persons and property, and the enforcement of the
laws of the State and the ordinances of the City.
b.
Personnel
Chief
Captains (3)
Lieutenants (4)
Sergeants (14)
Dispatchers (6)
Clerks (10)
Patrolmen (100)
I.D. (4)
Detectives (12)
c.
Spaces
(1) Chief's Office - Equipment:
(2)
- -
-
- - -
- -
- - -
-
- -
- -
- 240
- - 400
File Cabinet
Cabinet with Shelves
(5) Interrogation and Viewing- - - 46
- 450
Files (3)
(4) Detectives Office- - Equipment:
- 200
Files
(3) Lieutenants' Office- - Equipment:
- - -
Radio Monitor Receiver
Tape Recorder
Captains' Office - Equipment:
- -
- 200
(6)
- - -
Office
Sergeants'
(7) Squad Room -
-
-
(8) Records------
- - 750
- - -
- -
- - 900
-
-
-
-
(10) Dispatcher-
-
-
- -
(12)
-
Evidence Room,
N;aul t
-
-
- -
-
-
240
- - - 120
and I.D. -
-
-
-
-
Laboratory
- - - - - -
500
Waiting Room-
-
-
-
-
-
700
-
-
- -
(13) Classroom -
B.
- -
-
(11)
d.
- - -
-
-
- - 200
Stor age Cabinet
Equipment:
(9) Stenos
- -
- -
-
-
-
- - -
-
- - 750
(14)
Additional Offi Ces- -
(15)
Storage -
-
-
-
-
-
(16)
Show-Up -
-
-
-
-
- -
- -
- -
(17)
Locker Room -
-
-
- -
- -
- - -
(18)
Gymnasium -
-
-
-
- -
- -
- -
- 4,000
(19)
Cells
-
-
-
- -
-
-
-
-
3,000
(20)
Kitchen -
-
-
-
-
- -
- - -
- -
- 200
(21)
Miscellaneous -
-
- -
- - -
- -
- 900
(22)
Public Toilets-
-
-
-
-
-
(23)
Staff Toilets
-
-
- -
-
- -
-
- -
-
-
- -
- - 750
- - -
- - 200
-
-
-
- - -
Total Space Requirement-
-
-
- - 300
-
- -
1,500
336
- 532
-17,368
OTHER FUNCTIONS
1.
Central Library
a.
Description of Function
The Library's primary responsibility is to provide
reading material to the public.
In addition, it
will provide assistance in the use of the Library
to adults as well as provide early library
It is responsible
training for small children.
47
for gathering and maintenance of library
materials.
b.
Personnel
Library Director
Librarian (5)
Librarian - Part time
(2)
Clerk Typist (2)
Library Aid (2)
Page (2)
c.
Equipment
Dictionary Stand
Magazine Rack
Book Stacks
Globe
Clocks
Auto-Page
Book Depository
Card Catalogs
Book Truck
Filing Cabinets
Bulletin Board
Water Cooler
Adding Machine
d.
2.
Total Space Requirement -
-
-
-
-
-
50,000 Sq. Ft.
Little Theater
a.
Description of Function
This theater would provide a multipurpose
facility seating 500 people for cultural
presentations, public meetings, etc.
b.
Spaces
Lobby
Seating Area
Stage Area and scenery loft
Scenery shop back stage
Public Toilets
c.
3.
Total Space Allocation- - -
- - -
- 18,000 Sq. Ft.
Post Office
a.
Description of Function
This is a Federal facility to provide post office
It requires good service
business to the City.
and parking and loading space of approximately
30,000 Sq. Ft.
48
b.
3.
Total Space Allocation -
- - -
- -
16,400 Sq. Ft.
Unassigned Space
a.
Description of Function
This space is to be adjusted to the varying uses
of different civic functions.
b.
Typical Functions
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Veteran Groups
Service Groups
Professional Groups
General Civic Club Function
411
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Junior Achievement
c.
4.
C.
Total Space Requirement- -
-
-
-
-
-
2,000 Sq. Ft.
Health Office
a.
Description of Function
Supervision of the general health problems of
the community.
b.
Total Space Requirement-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500 Sq.
COMMON USAGE
1.
Lobby and Reception
a.
Description of Function
This is the main lobby for the whole complex.
It will provide information about the complex
and city services to the public.
b.
Personnel
Receptionist
Switchboard Operator
Communications Clerk
C.
Siaces
(1)
Lobby-
-
- - -
-
- - -
(2) Reception- - -
- -
(3) Switchboard- -
-
49
- -
- - -
-
- - -
- - -
- 100
- - - -
- 100
- -
- 2,000
Ft.
d.
2.
Total Space Requirement- - - -
- -
- 2,200 Sq. Ft.
General Lounge and Rest Rooms
a.
Description of Function
This is a common facility for all staff members
of the complex. It is a place for relaxation
and social conversation.
b.
c.
3.
Spaces
(1) Lounge - -
- -
- - -
- -
- - -
- 3,250
(2) Rest Rooms
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Space Requirement- -
-
- -
-
-
-
750
- - - 4,000 Sq. Ft.
Cafeteria
a.
Description
of Function
Dining area for staff in the complex.
b.
Spaces
(1) Dining - (2)
c.
4.
5.
Kitchen
-
- - -
-
-
- -
- -
-
-
-
-
1,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,100
-
-
-
-
-
- 2,600 Sq. Ft.
-
Total Space Requirement-
Staff Rest Rooms
a.
There are two rest room/lounge areas integrated
with the municipal administrative
areas and
unassigned space areas.
b.
Total Space Requirement- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
500 Sq. Ft.
Exhibition Space
a.
Description of Function
Public exhibits for the enjoyment and instructinn
of the citizens.
b.
J
Areas
Library
Police
General
c.
Total Space Requirement-
50
-
- -
- -
- -,000
Sq. Ft.
- - -
- -
6.
Circulation- - -
7.
Mechanical Equipment - -
8.
Parking
- -
Municipal Parking
(1) Post Office- - - -
a.
- - -
(2) Police - - -
-
-
- - -
-
D3.
- - -
Parking -
- -
-
-
-
19,742 Sq.
--
Ft.
Approx. 30,000 Sq. Ft.
- - Approx.
60,000 Sq.
Approx.
(3) Public Works-----(4) Staff- -
14,956 Sq. Ft.
Ft.
30,000 Sq. Ft.
- - Approx. 201,000 Sq. Ft.
-
- Approx.
80,000 Sq. Ft.
b.
Public
c.
Total Space Requirement- - Approx. 401,000 Sq. Ft.
TABULATION OF SPACIAL REQUIREMENTS
1
C4 +Coi
I
anA
Ma
Y
or
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-3,
y7
2.
City Manager -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-1,
3.
Municipal Court- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-4,
4.
City Clerk -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-1,
5.
Finance Department
-
-
-
-
-
- -
- -
- - 6,583 Sq.
Ft.
6.
Personnel- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - -
- - - 630 Sq.
Ft.
7.
Law Department -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-1,
8.
Building Inspection- -
-
-
-
-
Sq.
Ft.
-1,
9.
Planning Department- -
-
-
-
-
Sq. Ft.
-1,
Sq. Ft.
-4,
-
-
-
-
10.
Parks
11.
Public Works
- Administration-
Sq.
Ft.
-1,
12.
Public Works
- Engineering -
Sq. Ft.
-3,
13.
Public
14.
Public Works - Property Service-
and Recreation------
-
works - Construction- - - - - - -
51
-
-
-
650 Sq.
Ft.
450 Sq.
Ft.
-
- - -
- - - - -
15.
Police -
16.
Central Library--
17.
Little
18.
Post Office------
19.
Unassigned
20.
Health Office- ---
21.
Lobby and Reception- -
22.
General Lounge and Re st
23.
Cafeteria- -
24.
Staff Rest
Rooms -
-
-
25.
Exhibition Space -
-
26.
Circulation------
27.
Mechanical Equipment -
Theater
-
Space
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - -
- -
- - -
- - -
- - - -
- -
Parking-
-
-
-
-
-
Ft.
- - -
- - 16,400 Sq.
Ft.
- -
- -
2,000 Sq.
Ft.
500 Sq.
Ft.
-
2,200 Sq.
Ft.
- -
4,000 Sq.
Ft.
-
- -
- - -
-
- -
- -
- - -
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Rooms-
-
- -
-
52
Ft.
- 18,000 Sq.
- - -
-
50,000 Sq.
-
-
- - -
-
- -
Ft.
- - -
-
- -
- -
- - -
-
2,600 Sq.
Ft.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500 Sq.
Ft.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,000 Sq.
Ft.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 14,956 Sq.
Ft.
- -
-
- 19,742 Sq.
Ft.
-
-
183,939 Sq.
Ft.
-
-
401,000 Sq.
Ft.
- -
- - -
TOTAL INI ERIOR SPACE 28.
- - - 17,368 Sq.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IV.
STATEMENT OF INTENT
The particular solution that I have proposed for this
thesis project is primarily the result of a search for an
image of civic government in general and specifically an image
congenial to the needs of Tempe.
This search was undertaken
under the constraints of what I consider to be real and
important design contingencies that have a direct bearing on
the results that I have developed.
A.
SYMBOLIC NEEDS
First, I felt that the bureaucratic or administrative
function of this project should not dominate the project in
importance by shear size or by submerging the court and policy
making and leadership functions into undiferentiated structure.
I felt they needed to be given the importance they merit in
regards to the gravity of their work and symbolic significance
as the representative body of the people.
I felt that the
services of the City should form the supporting structure as
they are the supporting functions.
B.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Secondly, I felt very strongly that there is a great need
for the people of the City to have a sense of participation
in this complex as they should in their government.
This lead
to the development of a shaded pedestrian street that locates
the people in close proximity to the services that are offered.
On one side of the street are the services and on the other are
53
The spaces where the citizens can actually be a part of
functions going on in the complex.
These functions are the
exhibition spaces, the little theater, crafts area, club
space, etc.
So the complex has a band of spaces on the south
and west periphery that are services and parallel to that are
a band of social function spaces.
I expanded the gymnasium
facility of the police in order that the possibility would
be present for the police to offer classes to the young men
of the community so that a better relationship
might be
developed between the law enforcement and the future adult
citizen.
In addition, I felt it should be possible for the
whole staff of the city to use that space.
C.
STRENGTHENING
THEl1
BUSINESS
STREET
Thirdly, as stated earlier, there is a need to strengthen
the business street
(i.e. Mill Avenue),
major municipal function on that street.
so I located the
As one moves down
Fifth Avenue east, the complex changes from municipal
function to cultural
function which are more congenial to
the residential development in that area.
This progression
ends with the library which has a need for the quieter
condition of that part of the site.
D.
REGIONAL CHARACTER
Fourthly, there is the development of the regional
character of the structure.
Here the need for an image that
was particularly characteristic of T mpe lead me to choose
54
the site that had the worst possible sun control problem.
In site "A"
streets.
(see figure 7),
the orientation is to the major
The same direction that the most severe sun was
coming from.
This allowed for the development of the sun
screen control to block out the sunlight and prevent
severe heat penetration into the structure.
In addition,
it allows for a view through the louvers down to the street.
An attempt was made to minimize flat roof area in order to
give the maximum shelter
with the sun control device.
form, in addition, aids the flow of air toward the
moving over the surface of the inclosed space.
This
top
Since the
inclosed space is generally free of direct sunlight, large
glass area could be used.
This eliminated the necessity
for heavy masonry walls to slow down heat penetration that
eventually carries the heat, in any case, into the structure.
Since the glass area allows for immediate transfer of
heat and in addition it offers the possibility of large
opening surfaces, then heat could be removed from the
structure by simple ventilation in the evening hours.
Since it is desirable to minimize the volume of air
conditioned space, I developed a large percent of exterior
circulation, thus cutting down on the interior corridor
needs.
E.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
Fifthly, a large covered parking area is provided in a
location that encourages pedestrian movement through the
complex as well as makes the complex accessible to the
public.
One of my classmates
like
is
a
commented that
shopping center than a city
my solution
complex,
was more
and indeed it
a shopping center for services provided by the City for
its citizens.
56
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.
Anderson, L.3., H.L. Beckwith, and Burnham Kelley.
Survey for a Proposed Town Office Building, June 1948.
2.
Aronin, Jeffrey Ellis.
New York:
Climate and Architecture.
Reinhold Publishing Corp.,
1953.
3.
Carrier, Willis H.
and Vntilating.
4.
Charter
5.
City of Tempe.
6.
Civic Center Site Selection Committee Meetings, Minutes
Modern Air Conditioning, Heating
Syska and Hennessy, Inc., 1960.
for City of Tempe.
Tempe, Arizona, Aug. 1964
Annual Budget, Fiscal Year 1964-1965.
dated 9/15/64, 10/21/64, 11/4/64, 12/9/64, 1/6/65,
1/13/65, 2/3/65, 2/24/65, 3/3/65, 3/23/65.
7.
Critchfield,
Howard J.
Prentice-Hall, Inc.,
8.
Employment Security Commission of Arizona, Unemployment
Compensation Division.
The Economy of Arizona,
Feb. 1964.
9.
Higgins, Harry.
Reports and Recommendations on
Research of the Administrative Staff to Site Selection
Committee, 12/7/64.
General Climatology.
1961.
N.J..
10.
Hook, Ralph and Jack Kekar.
Arizona, June 1964.
11.
International Conference of Building Officials.
Building Code.
Los Angeles:
1958.
12.
Neuberger, Hans H. and F. Brisco Stephens.
Weather and
Man.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:
Prentice-Hall, Inc.,
Economic Data, Tempe,
Uniform
1961.
13.
Olgay and Olgay.
Solar Control and Shading Devices.
Princeton, New Jersey:
Princeton University Press,
1957.
14.
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
Directory
in the Phoenix Area, October 1964.
15.
Salt
River Project.
Salt
in Brief, May 1963.
57
River Project
nufacturers
- Ma
acts
16.
Tempe Fire Department, William Hanna, Fire Chief.
Tempe Fire Department Status Report, August 1964.
17.
Valley National Bank, Research Department.
Review
Statistical
58
Arizona
Munlicpal Cenftr
ii
--
'I-
-~n.
for Trnpe Arlnon
£ac. ofArch.Thei,
Wi.t, 1966
John Anon Berg
L
~
-b
---1
Iv I
r~I2
1
3-~wwm-r4see
Fi
V.L~
17
'ii
L.1
rn
II
~
1....
...
...
Q=D
T771!
TLt
.-
- -
-
.---.- L ..-
?b t..
.
-t-o
-
I
Sec ..
d
Floor
Pia
-
Am
IB0
7
VERTICAL
I
4j--- j7
.16.01
-
------
1--
IIIW,i1
Settles
A-A
f-
5.tV
I.
-
I
-I
e
$**ties
U.U